2023-S Morgan/Peace Silver Dollar 4 Piece Set NGC MS70/PF70UCAM Mercanti Hand Signed

Both coins have history, and they are at least a century old. But what came first?

• Morgan Dollar was minted in 1878-1904, and 1921. It contained silver, made to promote this metal. The official mintage stopped in 1904, and the 1921 Morgan Dollar reappeared as “the last goodbye”. The first Peace Coin appeared alongside it in 1921 and carried the torch.
• Peace Dollars, as a series of silver coins, were produced from 1921 to 1935. Like Morgans, they also had a political message. To embody a message of peace and hope after the destructive World War I.
• Peace and Morgan coins reappeared in 2021 as commemorative collectible sets. You can buy 2024 Morgan and Peace silver dollar coins, and the 2025 edition came recently.
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Morgan Coin Design

The piece is named after its engraver, George T. Morgan. He modeled Lady Liberty’s design after Anna Willess Williams, a teacher.

Obverse: Lady Liberty in profile wearing a Phrygian cap. The word "LIBERTY" appears on her headband. Around the rim, you’ll find an inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and thirteen stars represent the original thirteen colonies.

Reverse: Bald eagle with wings spread and arrows/olive branch. You can find inscriptions like "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "ONE DOLLAR", and "IN GOD WE TRUST.

Peace Coin Design

The piece was designed by Anthony de Francisci. When he was making Lady Liberty, he modeled her image after his wife.

Obverse: Stylized Liberty with a radiant crown. She has an inscription "LIBERTY" on the top. Another inscription, "IN GOD WE TRVST" (with a "V" in place of "U") is in the middle.

Reverse: Bald eagle at rest holding olive branch, Inscriptions are  “PEACE”, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "ONE DOLLAR", and "PEACE".

Comparing Minor Details

We can also compare both pieces on the measures and other data.